Chris Ballard defends draft pick's character in press conference speech


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Awful Announcing— Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard defended new Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell in a fiery press conference rant shortly after Indianapolis selected the Texas receiver in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Ballard blasted negative pre-draft reports that came out about Mitchell. The general manager defended not only Mitchell but other potential draftees

CBS Sports—'That's such bull----': Colts' Chris Ballard defends draft pick Adonai Mitchell amid reported character issues. Mitchell was billed as a possible first-rounder

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